Cruise
Sell two, sail free on Crystal
Through January, Crystal Cruises is sweetening its successful "sail free"incentive for travel agents. Agents need only sell two staterooms on any of Crystal Serenity's 20 all-inclusive Mediterranean, Western European or transatlantic cruises departing May through December to earn a Crystal cruise for themselves in 2012. The offer applies to all new double occupancy bookings made between Dec. 1, 2011 and Jan. 31, 2012. To sail free, agents have a choice of most Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony cruises in 2012. Crystal Cruises' 2012 European season begins May 8 when Crystal Serenity sails...
Princess Balcony Bonus Sale
Princess Cruises is offering special fares on cruises to Europe and Alaska - with a Balcony Bonus Sale through Jan. 31. Passengers who book during the event can save up to $1,000 per couple off Launch Fares, plus receive a free balcony upgrade. The sale also includes Europe and Alaska cruisetours, with savings on these land and sea cruise vacations that travel to the heart of the Alaska wilderness to see the majesty of Denali or that take in some of Europe's most spectacular inland destinations, including Classic Italy, Ancient Petra or the Swiss Alps....
NCL targets families with new youth program
To better meet the needs of the growing family vacation market, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is revitalizing its current youth program and will implement a new program fleet-wide. The re-branded program will be introduced on Norwegian Gem in mid-February and will be rolled out to all of the line's ships subsequently. "More and more families are choosing a cruise for their vacation since it represents such a good value and offers so much for the entire family. In fact, close to 150,000 children sailed on our ships in 2010 and that number continues to rise,"said NCL chief executive Kevin...
Gauguin PEARLS program a hit with agents
Paul Gauguin Cruises newly introduced PEARLS Accredited Partner Program is proving successful with more than 1,200 agents registering and 600 agents already graduating. A self-paced specialist training program, this recent initiative allows agents "to become truly immersed in the Paul Gauguin experience."PEARLS (Partners Earn Added Rewards and Learn to Sell) enables partners to identify and connect with prospective clients more accurately, as well as to successfully promote Paul Gauguin Cruises. When agents successfully complete the certification program, each will have access to a list of...
Silversea unveils 2013 voyage collection
Silversea Cruises has unveiled an extensive line-up of worldwide voyages for 2013 -- all on sale now and featuring attractive savings incentives such as "Free Air"gateways (on select sailings) and Onboard Spending Credits of up to US$1,500 per suite on all voyages (with the exception of Silversea Expeditions). In 2013, the company's six ships will offer more than 200 voyages, visiting over 450 destinations on seven continents. Highlighting the program is Silver Whisper's 115-day World Cruise, Silver Spirit's inaugural calls in Hawaii (last visited by Silversea in 2010), and Silver Explorer's...
Windstar offers two-for-one fares
Windstar Cruises has introduced two-for-one fares starting from US$1,399 p.p., double occupancy, on select 2012 Caribbean voyages when booked by Feb. 24. Three Caribbean itineraries are available and each one features island-hopping experiences. Available itineraries include Windstar's "Flavors of the Caribbean"voyages, seven-day sailings on Wind Surf roundtrip from Philipsburg, St. Maarten visiting Le Marin, Martinique; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; Falmouth Harbour, Antigua; and Gustavia, St. Barthelemy. Departures: Jan. 14, 28; Feb. 25; and March 10, 24. Two-for-one fares...
Book Now’ and save with Crystal
Effective Jan. 1, Crystal Cruises increased fares for as many as 19 cruises and set a new booking deadline of Feb. 28 for 2012 and 2013 "Book Now"fares. Current Book Now fares, available at http://www.crystalcruises.com , offer early booking special offers -- as much as $2,000 p.p. off two-for-one fares. The line's Book Now promotion provides travellers with a two-month window for the lowest prices possible on every worldwide cruise aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity in 2012 and 2013. As indicated, when the previously published fares expired on Dec. 31, Crystal raised fares from...
Uniworld celebrates with new agent incentive program
The countdown to 2012 may be over, but Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is giving agents another reason to celebrate with a new incentive program. For all bookings made on any 2012 Uniworld cruise between Jan. 1 and 31, agents will earn a bonus commission of $25 p.p. (or $50 per stateroom). In addition, for every booking agents make during this time frame, they will be entered into a draw to win one of two prizes: a grand prize for two on Uniworld's S.S. Antoinette with Business Class air, or a trip for two on Uniworld's River Beatrice with economy class air....